Maxioms by Edward Young
Britannia's shame! There took her gloomy flight,
On wing impetuous, a black sullen soul . . .
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Britannia's shame! There took her gloomy flight,
On wing impetuous, a black sullen soul . . .
Less base the fear of death than fear of life.
O Britain! infamous for suicide.
How his eyes languish! how his thoughts adore
That painted coat, which Joseph never wore!
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How his eyes languish! how his thoughts adore
That painted coat, which Joseph never wore!
He shows, on holidays, a sacred pin,
That touch'd the ruff, that touched Queen Bess' chin.
The purpose firm is equal to the deed.
The purpose firm is equal to the deed.
To "leave a sting within a brother's heart.".
To "leave a sting within a brother's heart.".
Who does the best that circumstance allows,
Does well, acts nobly, angels could no more.
Who does the best that circumstance allows,
Does well, acts nobly, angels could no more.
